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Stratton

Colorado · 658 residents · 0.514 sq mi
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Stratton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,302. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
658
−2%since 2000
from 669 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,280 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
−7%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5996356707057411990201020202024Stratton
2024716
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,302
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,376
+32%since 2000
from $15,428 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+20%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(638)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(61)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(595)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(50)
Asian1.2%(8)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score21.5%(141)
Diversity Score
21
+136%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+15%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
26.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.6%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratton, Colorado?

Stratton, Colorado has about 658 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stratton, Colorado?

The typical household in Stratton, Colorado earns about $45,302 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stratton, Colorado expensive?

In Stratton, Colorado, the median home is worth about $103,000, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Stratton, Colorado?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Stratton, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stratton, Colorado?

About 12.2% of people in Stratton, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stratton, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Stratton, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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